Assistant Coach

Position Overview  

This position provides significant support for the success of the Men's Football program. Primary duties are coaching, skill development, recruiting, academic monitoring and development of positive team culture.

Responsibilities 

• Assist the Head Coach with practice and game coaching
• Act as the Assistant Head Coach for the program
• Act as the Offensive Coordinator and primary program lead for Running Backs
• Assist with coaching and teaching in team and individual settings
• Game preparation via game and practice planning (including film review)
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit students that can succeed at Butler both academically and athletically
• Help build and maintain a positive culture through collaboration with administrators, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, sport coaches, student-athletes, and other athletic personnel
• Contribute to personal development of student-athletes
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor's Degree
• Collegiate coaching or playing experience
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I, Big East/Pioneer Football rules and regulations
• Outstanding verbal leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours required

Preferred Qualifications  

• Desired candidate will have outstanding leadership and verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and other athletic staff 

BU Benefits and Perks   

• Please check out Butler's Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:  
• Paid Time Off and Holidays:   
  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year  
  • 8 Paid Holidays   
  • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day  
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)  
• Health:   
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs  
• Retirement:   
  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment  
• Tuition Assistance:   
  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.  
  • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment  
  • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees  
  • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree  
    • Covers tuition only  
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions 
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:   
  • Access to Butler's on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty  
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses  
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App  
  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT  
  • Discount at the College Bookstore  
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances